Discord's mobile screenshare uses your phone's speaker volume, not a separate app setting
When you screenshare on Discord through your phone, the app does not have its own volume control for what other people hear. Instead, Discord sends audio through whatever volume level your phone is set to at that moment. If your phone's volume is at 50%, people in the call hear your screenshare audio at 50%. If it is at maximum, they hear it at maximum. This is different from desktop Discord, where you can adjust screenshare volume inside the app itself.
The practical result: to control screenshare sound on mobile, you adjust your phone's physical volume buttons or system volume settings before and during the call. There is no Discord menu to turn down just the screenshare audio while keeping your voice at normal level.
Key Takeaways
- Discord mobile screenshare volume is controlled by your phone's system volume, not by a setting inside the Discord app.
- Use your phone's physical volume buttons or system volume slider to adjust what others hear during screenshare.
- Lowering your phone's volume affects both screenshare audio and your voice in the call, so test the level before sharing.
- If you need to screenshare video without sound, mute your phone entirely or use a third-party app that lets you separate audio and video controls.
Adjusting volume before you start screensharing
The easiest time to set screenshare volume is before you press the screenshare button. Open Discord and join the voice channel where you plan to share. Then use your phone's physical volume buttons (usually on the side of the device) to set the volume to the level you want others to hear. On most phones, pressing the volume up or down button shows a slider on screen so you can see the exact level.
Test by playing a video or audio clip on your phone at that volume level. If it sounds right to you, it will sound roughly right to people in the Discord call. Once you start screensharing, that volume level is what Discord sends to the channel.
Changing volume while you are actively screensharing
If you are already screensharing and need to adjust the volume, use your phone's physical volume buttons just as you would normally. Press volume up to increase what others hear, or volume down to decrease it. The change takes effect when ready — you do not need to stop and restart the screenshare.
Keep in mind that adjusting volume this way affects both the screenshare audio and your own voice in the call. If you lower the volume to make a video quieter, people will also hear you speaking more quietly. There is no way on mobile Discord to adjust screenshare volume separately from your microphone volume.
Muting your phone to screenshare video without sound
If you want to show your screen but do not want any audio from your phone to reach the Discord call, use your phone's mute switch. Most phones have a physical mute toggle on the side (often called the "silent" switch on iPhones, or a dedicated mute button on Android devices). Flip it to the muted position before you start screensharing, and no audio will transmit to Discord.
This is useful if you are screensharing a video that has its own audio but you want to talk over it, or if you are showing something that makes unexpected sounds. When you are done screensharing, flip the mute switch back to unmuted so your phone's volume returns to normal.
Why desktop Discord screenshare is different
On Discord's desktop app (Windows or Mac), you can adjust screenshare volume independently from your microphone volume. There is a separate volume slider in the screenshare settings that lets you turn down just the audio coming from your screen while keeping your voice at full volume. Mobile Discord does not have this feature.
If you regularly need separate control over screenshare and voice audio, you may want to screenshare from a computer instead of your phone. The desktop version gives you much finer control and is better suited for situations where you need to share audio at a specific level.
Using third-party apps to separate audio and video
Some third-party screen recording or streaming apps let you control audio and video separately before sending them to Discord. Apps like OBS Studio (available on some Android devices) or similar tools can let you mute or adjust audio from specific sources while keeping video active. However, this adds complexity and requires you to set up the app separately from Discord.
For most people, using your phone's built-in volume controls is simpler and faster. Third-party apps are worth exploring only if you regularly screenshare and need precise audio control that Discord mobile does not offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I lower screenshare volume without lowering my voice in the call?
No. Discord mobile does not separate screenshare audio from microphone audio. When you adjust your phone's volume, both are affected equally. If you need independent control, you would need to screenshare from a desktop computer instead, where Discord has a separate screenshare volume slider.
What if people say they cannot hear the screenshare audio at all?
Check that your phone's volume is turned up and not on mute. Also confirm that the app or video you are screensharing actually has sound — some apps play audio through headphones only, or the audio might be muted within the app itself. Ask someone in the call to confirm they hear your voice; if they do, the issue is likely with the screenshare source, not Discord.
Does screenshare audio use my phone's data or my microphone?
Screenshare audio comes from your phone's speaker output, not your microphone. Discord captures whatever sound your phone is playing and sends it through the internet to the call. Your microphone is separate and transmits your voice independently.
Can I screenshare from one app while playing music from another?
Yes, but both will be heard in the Discord call at the same volume level. If you are screensharing a video and want background music, both the video audio and the music will transmit to Discord together. You cannot separate them on mobile — you would need to adjust the volume of each app individually before screensharing, or use a desktop app with more granular audio controls.